“It was against SC/ST..” Mallikarjun Kharge’s statement on women’s reservation bill, called BJP the most clever party.

There are very few days left for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Political parties are vigorously trying to woo the public by holding election rallies. Meanwhile, on Sunday, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a public meeting in Krishnagiri and targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Not only this, he also raised the question why the Women’s Reservation Bill passed in 2023 has not been implemented yet?

Addressing the public meeting, Kharge said that this is the land of those leaders who taught India the meaning of respect, wise thinking and equality. Today, under the leadership of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its alliance with the Indian National Congress, those ideals are not only remembered but also practiced, defended and strengthened.

Congress President’s message of unity against hatred

The Congress President said that I have full faith in the wisdom of the people of Tamil Nadu. You have always stood with secularism, pluralism and social justice. Now is the time to rise once again. Exit in large numbers. Strengthen Stalin’s hands. Strengthen the secular progressive alliance.

Tamil Nadu must build a strong wall against the divisive forces, not just for itself, but for the entire country. The results of May 4 should send a message across India that people have rejected hatred and chosen harmony. Together we will protect democracy. We all will together protect the Constitution. Together we will create a stronger, more inclusive India.

Kharge spoke on women’s reservation and delimitation bill

Kharge also gave his reaction on the Women’s Reservation and Delimitation Bill. He told the media after the public meeting that the delimitation bill was defeated by all the opposition parties together because it was against SC/ST and against the states where elections are going on. But Modi is claiming that the women’s reservation bill was defeated. The Women’s Reservation Bill and the new Delimitation Bill are different.

The Congress President said that we passed the Women’s Reservation Bill in 2023 without any opposition and Modi himself congratulated all the parties. The bill which was passed in 2023 was not notified, and it was notified on the night of April 16, 2026. This means that there was no bill, yet they brought the amendment.

BJP is the most clever party. They do not respect women and the philosophy or ideology they believe in is very bad. He himself says, Shudras and women should not be respected and women should not be given any political power, even the power of economy or even the power of economy. Congress party has been led by powerful women like Indira Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and our party has also been started by a woman herself. Therefore, they should not be unnecessarily blamed on false propaganda.

The Delimitation Bill was defeated by all parties together because it was against SC/STs and against the states where elections are underway.

But Modi is claiming that the Women’s Reservation Bill was defeated. The Women’s Reservation Bill and new Delimitation Bill are… pic.twitter.com/0XUDv1pYJv

— Congress (@INCIndia) April 19, 2026